Counterbalance Forklift Operator

Recruitment Services Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Counterbalance Forklift Operator to join their friendly warehouse team in Coventry. This role involves operating a forklift to efficiently move and organize materials while ensuring safety and accuracy in a busy environment. With the potential for permanent employment, you will play a crucial role in handling customer orders and maintaining warehouse operations. If you have a valid forklift license and a commitment to safety, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team.

Benefits

Canteen

Free Parking

Locker Room

Smoking Area

Qualifications

• Valid accredited forklift operating license is essential.
• Proficiency in load handling and stacking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the forklift and adhere to safety regulations.
• Load and unload materials, ensuring accuracy and safety.
• Participate in basic picking and packing duties.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Load Handling

Hazard Awareness

Material Handling

Education

Forklift Operating License (e.g., RTITB)

Job description

Job Title: Counterbalance Forklift Operator

Location: Coventry

Pay rate: £13.42

Shift: Days 11:00 AM TILL 8:00 PM, 6:00 AM TILL 2:30 PM

Type: Temp – Perm

Start Date: May 2025

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Counterbalance Forklift Operator/warehouse operative to undertake general warehouse duties in Coventry. This is a friendly warehouse team that handles a high volume of customer orders, and you will be an important part of this team, helping to ensure that orders are completed on time.

As a Counterbalance Forklift Operator/warehouse operative, you will be responsible for operating a forklift to move, stack, and organize materials within the warehouse. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will be crucial in ensuring the efficient and accurate movement of goods.

Duties of a Counterbalance Forklift Operator:

Core Responsibilities:

• Safe Forklift Operation:
• Operate the forklift safely and efficiently, adhering to all safety regulations and procedures.
• Maneuver the forklift in busy industrial environments.
• Regularly check the forklift for faults or damage.
• Load and unload materials from trucks, trailers, and containers.
• Move goods to and from storage areas, shelves, or pallets.
• Stack and unstack large quantities of goods.
• Ensure goods are properly secured for transport.
• Assist in shipping and receiving activities, verifying shipment accuracy.
• Palletize goods for shipment.
• Identify and label pallets for dispatch.
• Participate in basic picking and packing duties.

Material Handling & Warehouse Operations:

• Handle materials efficiently and safely, following proper procedures.
• Operate warehouse equipment and manage storage tasks effectively.

Skills and Requirements for a Counterbalance Forklift Operator:

• Valid accredited forklift operating license (e.g., RTITB).
• Thorough pre-use checks of the forklift before each shift.
• Hazard awareness to recognize and avoid potential hazards.
• Proficiency in load handling and stacking techniques.
• Operate the forklift at safe speeds and maneuver accurately, especially in confined spaces.
• Understanding of load stability principles.

Our client is a goods distributor looking for Warehouse Operatives to join their team on a temporary basis, with the possibility of permanent employment for the right candidate. The warehouse offers facilities such as a canteen, smoking area, free parking, and a locker room.

Next Steps:

Apply for this Warehouse Operative role through this advert. For more information, please contact Francisca at 01164850074.

If successful, you will need to complete a digital registration with our agency. If you haven’t been contacted within 7 days of your application, please assume you have not been successful at this time. Your details will be retained for future suitable roles.

About Regional Recruitment Services:

This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract jobs across Commercial, Construction, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. Visit our website at regionalrecruitment.co.uk to explore more job opportunities across the UK.